The African Sulcata, or Spur Thigh, tortoise is one of the easier species of tortoise to breed in captivity.  Generally healthy males and females kept at the correct temperatures are willing to breed at virtually all times of the year in captivity. 

One of the unique aspects of working with this large tortoise species is the large number of eggs that are deposited in a single clutch, 20-30 eggs are not uncommon numbers for average size female spur thigh tortoises. 

Anecdotal stories of one adult female producing up to 100 eggs in a season are often heard.  While it is possible for a female to lay several clutches of eggs it is important to remember that the loss of calcium the female will endure while laying such large numbers of eggs can have a very detrimental effect on her over all health.